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3h 15m
Distance
177.9 mi
286 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
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Hutchinson, KS
Tien Nguyen
The drive from Hutchinson, KS to Auburn, KS covers 177.9 miles and takes about 3h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, I 135, Ken Kennedy Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 76.8 miles on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
89 miles from Hutchinson, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
The drive from Hutchinson, KS to Auburn, KS covers 177.9 miles and takes about 3h 15m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 8th Avenue.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 177.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 8th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (East 11th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto East 8th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto North Maple Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto East 11th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward I 70 East: Topeka
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | 76.8 mi | 1h 16m |
| I 135 | 36.9 mi | 36m |
| Ken Kennedy Freeway | 26.6 mi | 29m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 24.9 mi | 24m |
| Southwest Auburn Road | 9.5 mi | 18m |
| East 11th Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| North Washington Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Maple Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson, KS and Auburn, KS.
Start on this road
Turn right onto East 8th Avenue
Turn left onto North Maple Street
Turn right onto East 11th Avenue
Turn left onto KS 61
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 135; US 81
Take the exit
Merge onto I 70; US 40
Continue on I 70; US 40
Continue on I 70; US 40
Continue on I 70; US 40
Take the exit
Turn right onto KS 4
Keep slight right at fork onto Southwest Auburn Road
Continue on North Washington Street
Turn left onto East 8th Street
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89 miles or 1h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Auburn, KS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Hutchinson, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hutchinson, KS
This is one driving day of about 177.9 miles and 3h 15m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 89 mi from Hutchinson, KS · 1h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 89 miles from Hutchinson, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.8 miles.
The final approach into Auburn, KS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Auburn, KS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$27.02 one way
$54.04 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $29.79 | $59.58 |
| premium | $4.80 | $33.58 | $67.17 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $39.52 | $79.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.4 | 0 | $18.68 | $8.54 |
| Efficient EV | 44.5 | 0 | $15.57 | $7.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.2 | 0 | $24.91 | $11.39 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Hutchinson on Monday
Local time
8:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Morning in Auburn on Monday
Local time
8:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Along the Route
52°F
Newton, KS
89 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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